Culture and Community Circle Workshops

Filipinos, Colorism, & Racism
October 10, 2025
9:00 to 10:00 am
Presented by: James Diokno
This presentation will explore the history of racism against Filipino communities in the United States. Racism has been a defining factor in the Filipino American experience, even as these communities have become more integrated into U.S. society. The discussion will also address the role of colorism, tracing its roots to the racialize colonial history of Filipinos both in the Philippines and in the United States.   Join ZOOM Meeting

 

 

 

Indigenous Peoples Day: Kumeyaay History Walk
October 13, 2025
10:00 am 12:30 pm
Location: Outside the Student Engagement & Belonging Office (I-121). Presented by: Cuyamaca College Library.
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day by following a visible trail on campus highlighting the history, culture, and ongoing presence of the Kumeyaay people, the original stewards of this land.

 

 

 

Know Your Rights: Arrests, Detention & Immigration Court
October 13, 2025
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Presented by: Jewish Family Services, Higher Education Legal Services
Join this virtual workshop to learn about your rights and what to do if you are detained or arrested by immigration officers.  Join ZOOM Meeting

 

 

 

Undocu Outreach: Access and Support in Higher Education
October 13, 2025
5:30 to 6:30 pm
This transfer workshop will highlight resources and support services for undocumented students at UCSD, USD, SDSU, and CSUSM.   Join ZOOM Meeting

 

 

 

Together We Speak: Latinx Voices and Identities in today’s current events
October 15, 2025
2:30 to 3:30 pm
Location: Together We Rise Center (C-102)
Presented by: Manuel Mancillas-Gomez
Join us for a powerful conversation exploring the evolving landscape of Latinx identities and voices in the context of today’s most pressing current events. From immigration policy and cultural representation to political activism and social justice movements, Latinx communities continue to shape and respond to national and global issues in transformative ways.
Open to all students, staff, and faculty. Light food and refreshments provided.

 

 

 

“Bon (Bad) Voyage!”: The voyages of Columbus and Native resistance
October 15, 2025
10:00 to 11:00 am
Presented by: Dr. Oscar Muñoz, Assistant Professor, SDSU
This presentation focuses on the various voyages of Christopher Columbus and on Native resistance to Spanish colonization of the Americas.  Join ZOOM Meeting

 

 

 

Income, Immigration,and Entrepreneurship:What You Need to Know
October 17, 2025
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Presented by: Legal Rights Department, Alliance San Diego
This virtual session will explore how to earn income regardless of immigration status, including entrepreneurship, career pathways, and how to start a business as an independent contractor. Join ZOOM Meeting

 

 

 

Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 21, 2025
6:00 to 7:00 pm
Presented by: Manmeet Kaur and Nicole Jannesari
Participate in our Domestic Violence Awareness workshop to understand the impact of domestic violence, recognize signs, and learn how to advocate for survivors and promote safety and justice in your community.  Join ZOOM Meeting

 

 

 

Filipino Diaspora in San Diego
October 24, 2025
9:00 to 10:00 am
Presented by: James Diokno
This presentation will provide an overview of the Filipino communities. Discussion will focus on who Filipinos are, how Filipino
communities came to be established in San Diego, and the contributions of Filipino San Diegans to the region.   Join ZOOM Meeting

 

 

 

Disability Awareness Month
October 28, 2025
12:00 to 1:00 pm
Presented by: DSPS Staff
Location: DSPS Booth in front of the DSPS Office (G-238)
Test your disability awareness and DSPS knowledge through Interactive Games!! Enjoy pizza and win prizes!

Community Engagement, Organizing, and Partnership with the Latinx Community
September 10, 2025
11:00 am to Noon
Presented by: Jennifer Cosio, Professor, SDSU

Zoom Link: Launch Meeting - ZOOM

This workshop will provide a brief overview of how Professor Jennifer Cosio engages and partners with Latinx community members through consensus organizing to make long-lasting changes in their communities and/or organizations.

 

 

Rolas y Cultura
September 10, 2025
12:00 to 1:30 pm
Location: Together We Rise Center, Library (C-102)
Join us for music, community, and prizes at Rolas y Cultura -- a Latinx karaoke
experience where everyone is the headliner.

 

 

Draw Your Roots
September 12, 2025
1:00 to 2:00 pm
Presented by: Amanda Gunn, Mental Health Counselor
Location: Cross Cultural Center, Student Center (I-104)

Participants will create a visual representation of their cultural background and share their unique journeys. The session will focus on the use art to explore identity and foster connection.

 

 

Spare Parts: Film
September 17, 2025
11:00 am 12:50 pm
Presented by: Student Engagement and Belonging
Location: Library (C -building)
Join us for a film featuring George Lopez, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Marisa Tomei. The
movie is about undocumented Mexican- American high-school students in Arizona, who form a robotics club, and take on MIT in the National Underwater Robotics Competition with the help of their teacher.

 

 

Frida: Film
September 24, 2025
11:30 am 1:30 pm
Presented by: Student Engagement and Belonging
Location: Student Center (I-building)
Join us for the film screening - featuring Best Actress nominee Salma Hayek, who stars as Mexican surrealist Frida Kahlo in this biopic, which chronicles her turbulent marriage to Diego Rivera, her political activism and the severe pain she experienced following a bus accident.

 

 

 

Allyship & Solidarity
September 26, 2025
12:30 to 1:30 pm
Presented by: Amanda Gunn, Mental Health Counselor
Location: Cross Cultural Center, Student Center (I-104)
This workshop will provide a space for students to explore how they can be effective allies to the Hispanic/Latinx community and promote inclusivity on campus and beyond.

 

 

Latinx Heritage Month:
Nurturing Our Mental Health
September 30, 2025
6:00 to 7:00 pm
Presented by: Nicole Jannesari and Vicky Nguyen

Zoom Link: Launch Meeting: ZOOM
Join us for an insightful virtual workshop focused on mental health within the Latinx community. Understand the unique challenges, break down stigmas, and discover
practical self-care strategies. Learn about resources and support systems
available to nurture our well-being.

 

Students who complete a minimum of four workshops by May 9, 2025 will receive a Diversity & Leadership co-curricular certificate and be recognized at the Associated Student Government leadership awards ceremony in May 2025.  

 

Sponsored by: Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Success, and Equity, Student Engagement and Belonging, and Associated Student Government. For additional information on the Culture & Community Circle workshops, please contact Lauren Vaknin in the Student Engagement and Belonging Office at (619) 660-4295.